MAYA THIAGARAJAN

AUTHOREDUCATION CONSULTANT

As a mother and a teacher who has lived and worked in both the United States and Asia, Maya Thiagarajan is well-acquainted with the differences between Western and Asian approaches to parenting and education. In this book she not only interviews Asian parents about their values, hopes, and fears, but also synthesizes an extensive body of educational research. The result is a combination of reflection, story-telling, and practical advice for parents as they strive to raise successful global citizens. Each chapter ends with a "How To" section, offering parents research-backed suggestions to aid their children's development both inside and outside the classroom.

her observations about parenting as a global citizen who has lived, studied and taught in India, the United States and Singapore. Drawing on a refreshing mix of comparative observations, Thiagarajan writes a compelling book to explain to parents how they can best support the development of their children, drawing on some of the best practices from Eastern and Western cultural traditions. -->

An accomplished teacher and skilled writer, a reflective parent, and above all a global citizen, Maya has produced a unique book that every parent trying to make sense of how best to help their children grow into global citizens should read.

Fernando M. Reimers,

Ford Foundation Professor of Practice in International Education, Harvard University

Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant book. Hard-hitting and brutally honest but also balanced, insightful, and funny. It avoids clichés and draws on years of research and personal multicultural teaching experience.

Amy Chua,

Yale Law Professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and The Triple Package: What Really Determines Success

About Maya Thiagarajan

A global citizen, Maya Thiagarajan has lived and worked in India, Singapore, and the US. She earned a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Education Policy from Harvard University. Maya began her teaching career with Teach For America, where she taught at a public school in Baltimore City for two years.